A nationally ranked private university with seven degree-granting schools, SMU is a distinguished center for teaching and research
located near the heart of Dallas. SMU's 11,000 students benefit from small classes, research opportunities,
leadership development, international study and innovative programs. The University is strengthened by its partnership with
the Dallas region, a global center of commerce and culture. SMU students, faculty and alumni are changing the
world through their chosen fields, civic engagement and service to society.

Teaching and research fuse into breakthrough experiences in one of the brightest academic communities in the world. Our 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio means students build strong relationships with outstanding faculty who champion their ambition and drive, whether it’s for tackling climate change, fighting cancer or pursuing another passion.

SMU's singular approach to integrating rigorous learning with hands-on experience will prepare you to achieve your educational
goals and expand your world in ways you never imagined. Ours is a community of people forging their own paths. We'd like to
help you shape yours.

SMU offers 16 nationally competitive sports programs and more than 30 individual and team intramural activities.
We prepare student-athletes for life by equipping them with the knowledge and skills required to become valuable citizens and leaders in their
communities.

SMU is one of only nine universities affiliated with a presidential library. The George W. Bush Presidential Center(left) offers unique learning experiences to SMU students – including free admission to museum exhibits – plus research opportunities for faculty and scholars from around the world.

Senior Aleena Taufiq found her passion at SMU as a mechanical engineering and math major. And she's passing on her love for engineering to low-income middle school students through an afterschool program called "Geared Up."

"The great thing about my professors at SMU is that they've encouraged me to make scary choices. It's been great to make those choices safely at SMU. Moving on to DTC, there's more on the line, but I feel empowered from my past design experience to make bold choices," said Amelia Bransky. Read more.

The businessman, philanthropist, author and former New York City Mayor was honored for “extraordinary contributions for the advancement of democratic ideals and to the security, prosperity and welfare of humanity.”

SMU announces the formal launch of our strategic initiative, the Campus Cultural Intelligence Initiative (CIQ@SMU). We believe that CIQ@SMU offers added value to our graduates by enabling them to become more skilled at working in diverse environments here and beyond the campus.

Campus Exhibits

American women have a history of determined strength in spite of obstacles. A new exhibit hosted by SMU's DeGolyer Library features narratives and memorabilia of women who faced massacres, famine and blizzards on the frontier. "OK, I'll Do It Myself: Narratives of Intrepid Women in the American Wilderness" runs through March 28.